LG Electronics reports 11 pc decline in Q1 profit as costs rise

LG Electronics reports 11 pc decline in Q1 profit as costs rise

Seoul, April 5 - LG Electronics said on Friday that its operating profit for the first quarter of this year fell more than 10 per cent from a year earlier, due to rising costs and intensifying competition.

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Samsung expects $4.9 billion in profit in Q1 as chip demand rebounds

Samsung expects $4.9 billion in profit in Q1 as chip demand rebounds

Seoul, April 5 - Samsung Electronics said on Friday that its operating profit for the first quarter is estimated to have shot up more than 10-fold on rebounding demand for memory chips, beating market expectations.

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HDFC Bank’s ADR jumps over 6 pc post business performance update

HDFC Bank’s ADR jumps over 6 pc post business performance update

New Delhi, April 4 - HDFC Bank's ADR jumped by more than 6 per cent on Thursday after the private lender announced its business performance for the fourth quarter.

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Vistara pilots’ demands reflect broader Tata Group airline challenges, AI pilots unions tell Chairman

Vistara pilots’ demands reflect broader Tata Group airline challenges, AI pilots unions tell Chairman

New Delhi, April 4 - Air India's two pilots unions, the India Commercial Pilot Association (ICPA) and the Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG), joining the Vistara pilots' protest against the new contract following its decision to merge with Air India, have told Tata Group

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Income Tax Dept throws open e-portal for filing ITRs

Income Tax Dept throws open e-portal for filing ITRs

New Delhi, April 4 - Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday said that has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (relevant to Financial Year 2023-24) from 1st April, 2024 onwards.

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Blinkit to sell Sony PlayStation 5 on its platform

Blinkit to sell Sony PlayStation 5 on its platform

New Delhi, April 4 - Zomato-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit on Thursday said that they will be collaborating with Sony to sell PlayStation 5 on its platform.

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RBI issues clarification on currency derivatives circular, defers implementation to May 3

RBI issues clarification on currency derivatives circular, defers implementation to May 3

Mumbai, April 4 - The RBI on Thursday issued a clarification on its exchange traded currency derivatives (ETCD) circular and has decided that these directions will now come into effect from May 3, 2024, instead of April 5 as was announced earlier.

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PM Modi’s determination set to bring Tesla to Indian roads soon, company scouting for factory land

PM Modi’s determination set to bring Tesla to Indian roads soon, company scouting for factory land

New Delhi, April 4 - It was in 2015 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Tesla facility in Palo Alto, California and Elon Musk took him for a tour of his electric car plant, convincing the PM that electric vehicles are going

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Hero MotoCorp gets Income Tax Dept notice to pay up Rs 605 crore

Hero MotoCorp gets Income Tax Dept notice to pay up Rs 605 crore

New Delhi, April 4 - Auto giant Hero MotoCorp on Thursday said it has received a notice from the Income Tax Department to pay up Rs 605 crore as tax and interest for six assessment years.

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When the going gets tough, Mahindra gets going: Chairman on rising stock

When the going gets tough, Mahindra gets going: Chairman on rising stock

New Delhi, April 4 - Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra on Thursday hailed teams in his Group companies for charting a new course and getting them back on customary growth trajectory.

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Russia’s Murmansk Governor in serious condition after being stabbed in stomach

Russia’s Murmansk Governor in serious condition after being stabbed in stomach

Moscow, April 5 - Governor of Russia's Murmansk region Andrei Chibis, who was stabbed in the stomach after a meeting in the town of Apatity on Thursday, is in a "serious condition".

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Russia’s Murmansk Governor wounded in stabbing attack

Russia’s Murmansk Governor wounded in stabbing attack

Moscow, April 5 - Governor of Russia's Murmansk region Andrei Chibis was stabbed in the stomach after a meeting in the town of Apatity on Thursday.

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Voting underway in Kuwait’s National Assembly elections

Voting underway in Kuwait’s National Assembly elections

Kuwait City, April 5 - Kuwaiti voters began casting their ballots on Thursday to elect members of the National Assembly, in the first parliamentary elections held after Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assumed power in the country.

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US support of Gaza war hinges on Israel’s steps to protect civilians, Biden tells Netanyahu

US support of Gaza war hinges on Israel’s steps to protect civilians, Biden tells Netanyahu

Washington, April 5 - US President Joe Biden on Thursday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that America's support of Israel's war in Gaza would be determined by the latter announcing and implementing a "series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address

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Pakistan rules out talks with TTP, asks Afghanistan to take action against terror outfits

Pakistan rules out talks with TTP, asks Afghanistan to take action against terror outfits

Islamabad, April 4 - Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday ruled out negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and asked the Afghanistan to take immediate action against terrorist outfits operating from its soil to "destabilise" Islamabad.

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After PDP joins electoral fray, all eyes are on BJP’s choice of candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri seat

After PDP joins electoral fray, all eyes are on BJP’s choice of candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri seat

Srinagar, April 4 - After former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti announced to field the candidates for the the Lok Sabha seats in the Kashmir Valley, the most interesting contest is going to be in the Anantnag-Rajouri

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on three-day Gujarat visit from April 6

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on three-day Gujarat visit from April 6

Ahmedabad, April 4 - Rashtriya Swamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to embark on a three-day visit to Gujarat, beginning April 6.

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Those responsible for exploitation of Sandeshkhali’s women will spend rest of their lives behind bars: PM Modi

Those responsible for exploitation of Sandeshkhali’s women will spend rest of their lives behind bars: PM Modi

Kolkata, April 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that those responsible for the oppression and exploitation of women at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas will have to spend the rest of their lives behind bars.

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I can help my family because of Hockey India, says Salima Tete after winning Player of the Year award

I can help my family because of Hockey India, says Salima Tete after winning Player of the Year award

New Delhi, April 4 - The Indian women's hockey team midfielder Salima Tete won the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of The Year 2023 award in the Women's category at the Hockey India 6th Annual Awards 2023 on Sunday.

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Gold to remain in spotlight as many countries go to polls this year

Gold to remain in spotlight as many countries go to polls this year

New Delhi, April 4 - From the beginning of 2024, gold has been on a strong footing having risen by 6 per cent as against the broader equity market says Naveen KR, smallcase Manager & Senior Director, Windmill Capital.

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